EDWARDIAN SPOT HAMMERED SILVER "CANOE" PIN ...
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OCT87
This exquisite and rather rare solid silver pin cushion in the form of a canoe is dated Birmingham 1905 and bears the mark of the sought-after silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd. The spot hammered silver casing fitted with a blue velvet cushion. The base fully hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1905.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
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Hallmarks:
CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "e" for 1905.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
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£195
RARE FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER OF PEARL ...
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JUIN58
This is a rare and elegant mid-19th Century French Palais Royal needle box. The slant cover engraved with the words "Aiguilles" - Needles - and heightened in navy blue. It was designed to hold needle packets hence no lining was required.
Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
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Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
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£195
EDWARDIAN SILVER PIN CUSHION BY EDWARD SOUTER ...
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OCT95
This unusual and decorative Edwardian silver pin cushion is dated Birmingham 1908 and was made by the prolific Edward Souter Barnsley. Of domed circular form, the blue velvet cushion fitted with a sterling silver cover pierced with geometric designs. The base with the original blue velvet.
Hallmarks:
E.S.B for Edward Souter Barnsley.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 5.5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver cover in good condition, no losses, no dents.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
E.S.B for Edward Souter Barnsley.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 5.5cm / 2 inches.
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver cover in good condition, no losses, no dents.
Postage:
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£195
EXQUISITE EARLY VICTORIAN TORTOISESHELL NEEDLE BOX, CIRCA ...
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APR96
This delightful and rare mid-19th Century tortoiseshell casket is designed to hold sewing pin packs. In the form of a miniature knife box, the sloped hinged cover pulls off to reveal the original paper lining.
Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent condition for its age.
Very rarely are these tortoiseshell sewing objects seen in such condition:
No losses, tortoiseshell panels all intact , glossy appearance, pristine interior.
Delivery:
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Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.
Depth: 1.5cm / 0.5 inches.
Condition:
Excellent condition for its age.
Very rarely are these tortoiseshell sewing objects seen in such condition:
No losses, tortoiseshell panels all intact , glossy appearance, pristine interior.
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£165
CASED MID-CENTURY SILVER & AGATE THIMBLE BY ...
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OCT86
This is a gorgeous and unusual solid silver thimble with a dark blue agate top. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1966 and bears the marks of Carrington & Co. It has a plain band to the base, engraved flowerhead designs to the middle section. Stamped for size 7.
Presented in a Morocco leather case, lined with blue velvet and cream satin.
Hallmarks:
C&C for Carrington & Co.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "R" for 1966.
Size number 7.
Dimensions:
Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.5cm
Diameter: 1.6cm
Condition:
Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.
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Presented in a Morocco leather case, lined with blue velvet and cream satin.
Hallmarks:
C&C for Carrington & Co.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "R" for 1966.
Size number 7.
Dimensions:
Height of the case: 3.5 cm
Height of the thimble: 2.5cm
Diameter: 1.6cm
Condition:
Very good.
Both silver thimble and case in very good condition.
Postage:
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£130
UNUSUAL MID-VICTORIAN ORMULU NOVELTY TAPE MEASURE & ...
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FEV84
This is a charming mid-Victorian Novelty tape measure and pin cushion. In the form of circular upholstered drum, sthe original printed tape in insand wound from the base.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
No damage or loss.
Postage:
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Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.5 inches.
Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
No damage or loss.
Postage:
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£125
EXQUISITE EARLY VICTORIAN MINIATURE PIN CUSHION, CIRCA ...
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OCT70
This adorable double-ended silver cased pin cushion dates circa 1840. It was originally part of a trio but stands alone quite happily as part of a pin cushion collection. The scalloped silver case with stylised decorations encases a blue velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
Unmarked as it was very often the case with small objects of vertu but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Length: 2.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Diameter: 1.3cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
Unmarked as it was very often the case with small objects of vertu but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Length: 2.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Diameter: 1.3cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Postage:
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£105
VERY RARE EDWARDIAN NOVELTY SILVER DONKEY & ...
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OCT65
This is a very rare Edwardian Novelty silver Pin Cushion modelled as a donkey pulling a mother of pearl, two-wheeled, articulated cart. The donkey exquisitely and realistically modelled retains its original cushion. The mother of pearl cart a lovely shape.
Hallmarks:
S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "k" for 1909.
Condition:
Very good.
Body in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.6 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Maximum width: 3.5cm / 1 inches.
Postage:
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Hallmarks:
S&C for Sydney & Co.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "k" for 1909.
Condition:
Very good.
Body in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 9cm / 3.6 inches.
Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Maximum width: 3.5cm / 1 inches.
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER FROG PIN CUSHION BY ...
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JUIL94
This is a delightful and very collectable Edwardian silver Novelty "frog" pin cushion. It was made by the prolific Adie & Lovekin and is dated Birmingham 1908. Modelled as a frog, a very desirable subject, and fitted with the original green velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
AL&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 2 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Hallmarks are identifiable.
Original velvet cushion a little worn at places, commensurate with age and use.
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Hallmarks:
AL&L for Adie & Lovekin.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "i" for 1908.
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.
Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 2 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Silver casing in very good condition.
Hallmarks are identifiable.
Original velvet cushion a little worn at places, commensurate with age and use.
Postage:
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RARE 19TH C. FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER ...
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DEC83
This exquisite 19th Century French Palais Royal "Grand Tour" sewing companion dates circa 1860. The circular alabaster base supporting a mother of pearl and gilt mounted egg below a bird catch, the gilt interior with thimble, stiletto, scissors and a bodkin, the other bodkin missing. The eagle finial operates as a spring push mechanism. When turned anti clockwise and gently pushed down, it opens to reveal a fitted gilt interior. The underside of the alabaster base lined with the original turquoise paper. These "Grand Tour" sewing companions are few and far between and this is a lovely example in great condition.
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5cm / 4.6 inches.
Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.5 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Spring mechanism in good working order.
Original interior in good condition.
One tool misissing.
Delivery:
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Dimensions:
Height: 11.5cm / 4.6 inches.
Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.5 inches.
Condition:
Very good condition.
No damage to the mother of pearl.
Spring mechanism in good working order.
Original interior in good condition.
One tool misissing.
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER TEDDY BEAR PIN CUSHION ...
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FEV97
This is a truly delightful and very collectable pin cushion in the form of a seated teddy bear. It is dated Chester 1909 and bears the hallmarks of the BOots Pure Drug Company. The back fitted with then original purple velvet cushion.
Hallmarks:
BPDC for Boots Pure Drug Company
Chester assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "l" for 1909.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing and cushion in very good condition.
Sits firmly on its legs.
No repairs.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
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Hallmarks:
BPDC for Boots Pure Drug Company
Chester assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "l" for 1909.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing and cushion in very good condition.
Sits firmly on its legs.
No repairs.
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UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN SILVER CHICK PIN CUSHION BY ...
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OCTO65
This rare and delightful Edwardian sterling silver pin cushion is dated Birmingham 1909 and was made by the prolific silversmiths Cohen & Charles. The hallmarked sterling silver head is embellished with textured decoration realistically reproducing the bird’s plumage. The body of the chick is comprised of a later recovered blue velvet cushion.
This body supported by two feet raised on a circular base. The base loaded and retaining the original leatherette.
Hallmarks:
C&C for Cohen & Charles.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "k" for 1909.
Dimensions:
Maximum length: 5cm / 1.6 inches.
Maximum height: 5cm / 1.6 inches.
Base diameter: 3.2 cm / 1.2 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing and cushion in very good condition.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
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This body supported by two feet raised on a circular base. The base loaded and retaining the original leatherette.
Hallmarks:
C&C for Cohen & Charles.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "k" for 1909.
Dimensions:
Maximum length: 5cm / 1.6 inches.
Maximum height: 5cm / 1.6 inches.
Base diameter: 3.2 cm / 1.2 inches.
Condition:
Silver casing and cushion in very good condition.
Postage UK: £7 Special delivery next day.
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SOLD
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